Korean word

확인하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhwaginhada

Meaning

  • verbcheck

Example

시간을 확인해주세요.si ga neul hwa gin hae ju se yo

Please check the time.

Illustration for 확인하다 (check)

More examples

예약을 확인했어요?ye ya geul hwa gin hae sseo yo

Did you check the reservation?

Core concept

A deliberate check that makes uncertain information reliable.

Common phrases

  • 시간을 확인하다si ga neul hwa gin ha da

    check the time

  • 예약을 확인하다ye ya geul hwa gin ha da

    check the reservation

  • 이메일을 확인하다i me i reul hwa gin ha da

    check the email

Similar words

체크하다chekeuhada: Briefly looking over a document, screen, or schedule to see whether everything is in order.
알아보다araboda: Searching online or elsewhere, or asking a person, to learn a needed fact.
물어보다mureoboda: Asking a person directly for information, directions, or an opinion.
문의하다munuihada: Making a formal inquiry to an organization or service provider about a specific matter.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 정보가 맞는지 틀리지 않은지 살펴보고 확실히 하는 동사.eo tteon sa si ri na cheong bo ga man neun ji teul li ji a neun ji sal pyeo bo go hwak ssil hi ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb is formed from the Sino-Korean noun 확인 (hwagin, "verification") and 하다 (hada, "to do"), so its structure suggests making sure through verification.

Usage tips

  • The same verb can cover a quick check and a final confirmation, so context shows whether English check or confirm sounds more natural.

Other meanings

  • confirmverb

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